Uttar Pradesh NEET PG Seat Allotment 2026-27: Expected Schedule, Registration Process, Seat Matrix & Complete Guide

A fresh admission cycle is about to begin. NEET PG 2026 – the entrance test for MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB courses – is scheduled for August 30, 2026, with the result expected by mid-September. Once NBEMS declares the result, the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh will open its state counselling window for the 2026-27 academic session. This guide covers everything known so far – the expected timeline, eligibility, seat matrix reference, fees, documents, and how the process is likely to unfold, based on last year’s (2025-26) cycle.

NEET PG Brief Description

Before discussing the details of the Uttar Pradesh NEET PG Seat Allotment, let’s briefly describe NEET PG.

Feature	Details
Exam	NEET PG 2026 (conducted by NBEMS)
NEET PG 2026 Exam Date	August 30, 2026
NEET PG 2026 Result (Expected)	Around September 15, 2026
Counselling Authority (State)	Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh
Official Website	upneet.gov.in
Counselling For	MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB – 50% State Quota + Private/Management/NRI quota seats
Expected Counselling Start	October 2026 (after AIQ counselling by MCC begins)
Counselling Rounds (last cycle)	Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (Mop-Up), Stray Vacancy Round
Academic Session	2026-27

UP NEET PG 2026-27 Expected Counselling Schedule

DGME Uttar Pradesh has not yet released the official notification for PG counselling 2026-27; it is expected to be published on upneet.gov.in soon after the NEET PG 2026 result. Based on how the state has scheduled its PG counselling in recent years, here is a tentative structure candidates can expect (subject to change once the official bulletin is out):

Stage	Tentative Timing
Official notification/information bulletin	Shortly after NEET PG 2026 result
Round 1 registration & document upload	Early-to-mid October 2026 (tentative)
Round 1 merit list	Following registration window
Round 1 choice filling	A few days after merit list
Round 1 seat allotment result	Late October 2026 (tentative)
Round 2	November–December 2026 (tentative)
Round 3 (Mop-Up)	January–February 2027 (tentative)
Stray Vacancy Round	February 2027 (tentative)

Eligibility Criteria

To register for UP NEET PG Counselling 2026-27, candidates generally need to meet the following:

• Qualifying exam: Valid NEET PG 2026 score/rank meeting the minimum percentile for the candidate’s category
• Educational qualification: MBBS degree recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
• Registration: Permanent or provisional registration with NMC or a State Medical Council
• Internship: Completion of the one-year compulsory rotatory internship (or expected completion by a cut-off date specified in the bulletin)
• Age limit: No upper age limit for MD/MS admission
• Domicile (for state quota): UP domicile certificate required to claim the 50% state quota seats; candidates without it can still compete for management/NRI quota seats in private colleges, since UP is an open state for NEET PG

How to Register for UP NEET PG Counselling 2026

1. Visit the official portal: upneet.gov.in
2. Complete new registration using your NEET PG 2026 roll number and basic personal/academic details
3. Upload the required scanned documents (scorecard, MBBS certificate, internship completion certificate, category certificate, etc.)
4. Pay the non-refundable registration fee plus the refundable security deposit (amount varies by government/private college preference)
5. Download and save the registration confirmation/slip
6. Wait for the merit list, then proceed to choice filling within the notified window

Seat Matrix Reference (Based on 2025-26 Cycle)

The exact 2026-27 seat matrix will only be confirmed once DGME UP releases it, but last cycle’s numbers give a useful reference point for how many seats typically move through each round:

Round (2025-26 reference)	Seats Offered
Government Seats (approx., full cycle)	2,323
Private Seats (approx., full cycle)	2,263
Round 2	2,125 (MD/MS/Diploma) + 83 (DNB)
Round 3	1,533
Stray Vacancy	Residual seats from earlier rounds

Documents Required

Keep the following ready (originals + photocopies) for registration and later reporting:

• NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard
• MBBS degree certificate
• Internship completion certificate
• Permanent/provisional medical registration certificate (NMC or State Medical Council)
• UP domicile certificate (for state quota candidates)
• Category certificate – SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD, if applicable
• Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, or driving licence for identity proof
• Passport-size photographs (as specified in the information bulletin)

Counselling Fee Structure

• Registration fee: Non-refundable, typically around ₹2,000 (to be confirmed in the official 2026 bulletin)
• Security deposit: Refundable, and the amount varies depending on whether the candidate is opting for government or private college seats
• College fee caps: For reference, the state government had fixed clinical PG course fees at up to Rs 25 lakh per year and non-clinical courses at up to Rs 10 lakh for select colleges in the previous cycle – exact 2026-27 figures should be confirmed with the specific college’s admission office

How to download the UP NEET PG Allotment List 2025

Candidates first need to visit the official website, upneet.gov.in. to check their UP NEET PG Seat Allotment. The steps are mentioned below.

Key Steps:

• Go to the official UP NEET PG website at upneet.gov.in.
• Log in by entering your registration number and password.
• Find the “Seat Allotment List” by going to the “UP NEET PG Counselling” section and selecting the corresponding link.
• Check your allotment details on the screen and download the PDF file.

UP NEET PG Seat Allotment List (Out)

S.No.	Round-wise Merit List	Download
1	UP NEET PG Round-1 Seat Allotment list	Update Soon
2	UP NEET PG Round-2 Allotment List	Update Soon
3	UP NEET PG Mop-Up Allotment list	Update Soon
4	UP NEET PG Stray Vacancy Round	Update Soon

Steps After NEET PG Seat Allotment

Candidates are required to follow the steps outlined below after the NEET PG seat allotment.

Confirming the Allotment:

Candidate must see their allotment details carefully like college details, course etc and download/ take print of the allotment letter for reference.

Reporting to the Allotted College:

Candidate must visit their allotted college within the given time mentioned in their allotment letter for verification. They must carry original documents with them like NEET PG scorecards, educational certificates, allotment letters etc.

Paying the Admission Fee:

The candidates are required to submit/pay the admission fees to confirm their admission to the college. The fee may vary from institution to institution.

Reporting for Classes:

Confirm the start date for classes and any orientation programs. Attend the college on the designated date and begin your postgraduate program.

Handling Issues:

• Address Problems: If you encounter any issues with the allotment or admission process, contact the NEET PG helpdesk or the college administration for resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)